I plan on making a Kiwi/Peach wine. Do the Kiwi's need to be peeled first? I'm thinking of cutting them in 1/2 and freezing before use, peeling takes more time. Is it worth the effort?
Steve
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19 years ago
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19 years ago
Yes chopped and pealed
Stephen SG
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If you don't like peeling them, you can also cut them in half and scoop out the inside with a spoon...
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I have made kiwi a couple of times, and never peeled them - what a pain! Just halve or quarter them and ferment the fruit, then press out when complete. It makes a very nice, refreshing, crisp white wine. I prefer it off-dry.
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If you do this (or peel them), add grape tannin to your must. The peelings are where the tannin is, but it can be too much for a white wine. Personally, I peel them and add tannin, 1/8 teaspoon per gallon.
Jack Keller, The Winemaking Home Page
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Jack,
Would this hold true for "hardy kiwi"? Skin is much more like a grape and not furry at all. They grow well here in the Pacific NW. I have 3 plants now, when mature they should provide about 100lbs of fruit per plant. My thought would be to treat like white grapes.
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I've eaten them (skin and all), but not made wine with them yet. You'll have to try it and see, but my guess would be you could just chop them up whole.
Jack Keller, The Winemaking Home Page
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